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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

6

Obituary notices from Milford area deaths and services

Multiple obituaries note services and survivors. Agnes Andrews funeral held at August G. Baker mortuary chapel with burial at Park cemetery. pallbearers listed. Thomas Smith, 60, Hanover street, funeral arrangements pending. Ernest Witterwell, 80, Pond street Milford, long illness, survived by wife and children, Catholic church member. Julia A. Schmitthenner funeral conducted by Rev William H Jepson, body sent to Port Washington for burial.

Agnes Andrews William H. Jepson Funer August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Park Cemetery Charles C. King Clyde E. Wilson John J. Ryan Edward T. Mursh Thomas W. Murphy Julius Uer Thomas Smith Hanover Street Ernest Witterwell Pond Street Milford Hiruseclis Belgium St. Mary’s Church Royal Arcanum Rudolph Langner Henry Cleary Bidgeport Raymond B6ilford Les Edward We Javen Julia A. Schmitthenner Union Avenue Wm. HH. Jepson Port Washington S. 1

Robt Emmett Club Elects Col Murphy at Annual Meeting

The Robert Emmett club elected Col Murphy as president at its annual gathering held at the Hibernian home, 161 Washington Avenue. Other officers include Vice President Thomas Spiers Recording Secretary TJ Tane Financial Secretary TH McMahon Treasurer William Griffith Trustees John T Quinlan Timothy Sullivan Noyle Sentinel Thomas Harkey Conductor Frank Brady and Past President Captain John O Connell.

Murphy Robert Emmett Club Hibernian Washington Avenue Thomas Spiers TJ. Tane T. H. McMahon William Griffith John T Quinlan Timothy’ Sullivan N J. Noyle Thomas Harkey Frank Brady John O'Connell

Social notes and charity events with local club details

Mrs. N BE of Park Avenue New York returns home after visiting Mrs. L Birdseye of 733 Fairfield Avenue. Charity ball committees announced with chairs Miss Alice Curtis Mrs William Miller Paxton and others. May E Down heads to Plainfield New Jersey for several months. Apron sale and supper at English Lutheran church parish on Grove Street. Joseph H Bentley named delegate to national AIME meeting in New York December 5 to 9. Naturalization class at the YMCA features illustrated lecture on US history. 159 applicants expected next session. Kiwanis lunch speaker 3 H Lewis of Pathe Freres on talking machines. Rev William Horace Day to speak at YMCA Sunday meetings. Dr Peter Roberts to lectur e on The Immigrant and the Community. Marion Evans to address YWCA nutrition series. second lecture in January. Mary Sales Hancourt notes Fleurette School of Dancing moves to Masonic Temple. Girl Reserves to run open house at Golden Hill YWCA. Madame Hawes to entertain with French stories at high school. Fifth District Democratic Women’s Club meets at 303 Wood Avenue with basketry and millinery exhibition next Mon-Tue-Wed at Golden Hill YWCA. Mrs H M Heberly hosts Mary Beardsley Society meeting to plan kitchen for new Olive Congregational church parish. Ossell at Stratfield winter home returns after Urbana Dayton Shelby trip.

Weadon Elected President of Bridgeport Medical Association

At the annual Bridgeport Medical Association meeting held in the Welfare building Dr W Lee Weadon former chief surgeon at Galen hospital was elected president Also named were vice president secretary treasurer and curator Several technical papers were presented and committees formed for the year Advertise In The Times.

Bridgeport Medical Association W. Lee. Weadon The Galen Hospital Wilam Curley Francis P. Carroll Se. R. TH. W. Strang Momis L. Cheney Times

Local Attorney Explains Irish Peace Pact Limits

John J. Cullinan of Cullinan & Culinan explains the Irish peace pact. He notes Ulster cannot vote to leave the Irish Free State but can retain local self government. Key limits include Northern Ireland rights, Irish Free State military restraint, and Imperial privileges affecting waters and sovereignty.

the Times John J. Cullinan Cullinan & Culinan Springfield Republican Ulster Irish Free State Freedom of Northern Ireland

Ulster as part of Irish Free State under treaty terms

The text argues Article XIV places Ulster within the Irish Free State with retained local rights, compares the peace pact to the American constitutional convention, and contrasts British imperial authority with U S federal power, noting Ireland’s nonconscripted status and limited imperial control over its citizens.

Great Britain Northern Ireland Ireland Irish Free State Ulster Ireh Free State England Mercs Connecticut Congress George V Hay

Developments at Conference Yesterday in China Crisis

A Chinese crisis at yesterday's conference deepens as four chief advisers resign from the Chinese delegation and Dr Wong resigns as chief justice. The Peoples Delegates harshly attack Japan in Shantung and demand unconditional return of the province. Sun Yat Sen sends a complete conference program by cable tolls. Rumors of an entente among the United States Britain Japan and possibly France and Italy provoke silence from American officials.

Wong China Japan Shantung Sun Yat Sen South China Great Britain France Pacific

Irish victory welcomed as Crehan plans Washington trip

Simon Crehan state president of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic expresses pleasure over Ireland’s victory. He will attend a Washington conference at Hon. Harry Boland’s summons to discuss immediate future policies. Boland credits American financial support Congress leniency and public sympathy for Ireland’s favorable position.

Simon Crehan American Association For the Recognition Harry Boland United States Simon Creman Washington Boland Crehan America Congress Ireland Givan Britain

Juvenile Delinquency Increase in Kansas

Topeka reports a 41 percent rise in juvenile delinquency across Kansas based on state juvenile court records. Rev W B Blackstack cites parental friction as a factor while noting court counts from July 1919 to July 1921 show 155 boys before the court, rising to 502 in the following period.

Topeka Kan Kansas W. B. Blackstack Weis

Appointed Trustee in Ruby Bankruptcy Case

Attorney Paul Goldberg was yesterday named trustee of the bankrupt state of Julus J. Ruby who ran a shoe store in this city. Referee John Keogh designated appraisers William Conn W H Wadhams and Philip Covitt to value the estate.

Paul Goldberg Julus J. Ruby John Keogh William Conn W. H. Wadhams Philip Covitt

Trolley fare protest canvass and town notes

A Stratford community canvass seeks to curb excessive trolley fares to work or shops. About 000 cards distributed. names required to present to the Public Utilities Commission. Local theater tonight shows Over the Hill with The Tip adaptation. other notices on town government, school board, and 1915 tax unpaid items and local accounts.

Saaces Chamber Public Utilities Commission Oon

Stratford All Stars seek Sunday game before season ends

Stratford sports news notes the All Stars may try one more Sunday game before season end. Football season lengthening ideas appear, with fans desiring a longer schedule and players shaping up early fall. Tonight over the Hil shows end at Stratford theatre with Harold Lloyd comedy. Edward Bennetts of Horn praises council manager plans. Floral Park seeks more officers to aid Stratford police, while Paradise Green residents worry about security and lighting as night patrols start. Robert Turney to address Christchurch parish house on women’s clubs, with Town Manager Hunter speaking on town business methods.

Stratford Theatre Harold Lloyd Edward Bennetts Horn Floral Park Stratford Myerd Ry Vielts Burriars Floral Park Association R. J H. Hunter Paradise Green Stoula Robert Turney Christchurch League For Women Voters Wmen RB. H. Hunter Mas

Fourth Annual Informal Dance at Black Rock Church

The officers of the ex int Men's League of the Black Rock Congregational church host their fourth annual informal dance and entertainment on Friday December 3 in the Third District ballrooms on Alfred Street. Beardsworth’s Orchestra will provide music for dancing. Admission by invitation from committee members Frank Teasdsworth Frank Anderson Arnold Rorsman Fiugo Ruft Herman Pardon and Barry Wilson.

Frank Teasdsworth Frank Anderson Arnold Rorsman Fiugo Ruft Herman Pardon Barry Wilson

Fire Commissioners Move to Trim Budget Ahead of Year

Members of the Board of Fire Commissioners met last night to begin drafting the departmental budget. They aim to keep spending at or below last year's level, with no tentative figures set. A further meeting is planned for next week.

Board of Fire Commissioners Anothi

Arraignment in Boston for fatal shooting by Dow

Albert C. Dow of Yale street faces arraignment in Boston on a reckless driving charge after he shot a burglar who attempted to rob his home last month. He was transferred to Massachusetts authorities by the sheriff as extradition papers were signed by Governor Lake. A long standing windmill in Brixton, London, remains, while aircraft with 12 ton payloads and 000 miles radius are in design.

Albert C. Dow Yale Street Boston Muscachusetta Brideport Lake Dow Marsachusett Sherif Pea

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